More new outbreaks of Delta variant detected in Northern Ireland + NI vaccination centres opened up to all adults as jab race quickens

Sinn Fein president Mary Lou McDonald has drawn fire after claiming the general public do not back efforts to axe the NI Protocol

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Subscribe              Jun 24, 2021           Good afternoon This is your special interest email from the team at the News Letter. Coronavirus update:  The Public Health Agency (PHA) has said it has detected what it believes to are two suspected outbreaks of the Delta variant in Northern Ireland. Health experts believe outbreaks in Castlewellan and Londonderry might be attributed to the more infectious Delta variant, which was first detected in India. Malta and the Balearic islands could be added to the United Kingdom's list of destinations people can travel to and from without having to self-isolate when they return. Holidaymakers and travel firms are hoping that several additions will be made to the green list on Thursday afternoon. People arriving in the UK from green list destinations are not required to self-isolate, but there are currently no viable major tourist destinations in that tier. Covid-19 vaccination centres in Northern Ireland are to be opened up to all adults.  In recent weeks the centres have been primarily focusing on the 18-39 age group, with those aged 40 and over being offered first dose appointments through community pharmacies. Have a good afternoon Michael Cousins Deputy digital editor Want to see how our website looks to subscribers?  Take a look here to see for yourself. Our subscribers see 70 per cent fewer ads and you can subscribe to The News Letter from just £1 for the first 3 months and get unlimited access to the very best local journalism on a faster website.  Join us today and subscribe. You can cancel anytime, though we hope you wont.           More new outbreaks of Delta variant detected in Northern Ireland           The Public Health Agency (PHA) has said it has detected what it believes to are two suspected outbreaks of the Delta variant in Northern Ireland.                 Vaccination centres in Northern Ireland opened up to all adults as jab race quickens   Covid-19 vaccination centres in Northern Ireland are to be opened up to all adults.           Green List UK - LIVE - Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza, Formentera & Malta to be added to list of quarantine free destinations   Malta and the Balearic islands could be added to the United Kingdom's list of destinations people can travel to and from without having to self-isolate when they return.           Covid-19 vaccine was an 'underlying cause' in one death in Northern Ireland   A Covid-19 vaccine was an underlying cause in one death in Northern Ireland earlier this year           UK and EU making positive progress on 'sausage war' truce, says minister   The Environment Secretary said there are "positive indications" that a truce will be reached in the "sausage war" trade dispute with the European Union (EU) over the Northern Ireland Protocol.           Unionists rebutt SF claim about support for the Protocol   Sinn Fein president Mary Lou McDonald has drawn fire after claiming the general public do not back efforts to axe the NI Protocol – including "many within wider unionism".                 View more news

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